UPDATED: NFL Players on the Roster Bubble

Updated: NFL Players on the Roster Bubble

With two preseason weeks in the books NFL roster cuts are beginning to pour in to the the transaction wire. We'll take a look at our original post from July, outlining those notable players on the "roster bubble", including the financial cap implication to cut them loose this preseason.

Updated Notable NamesChristian Ponder (QB, Vikings) - It makes zero dollars of financial sense to release Ponder, but injuries or inconsistent backup play on other teams could mean finding a trade parnter late in the game. His $1,760,277 in guaranteed base salary would transfer to the new team, leaving $1,472,036 in dead cap behind to the Vikings.

Osi Umenyiora (DE, Falcons) - The 32-year old has already taken a pay-cut to remain with the Falcons through the summer, and will have to show he can still keep the motor running this camp to secure a roster spot. He clears $3.5 million from the Falcons' cap if released.

James Casey (TE, Eagles) - A talented blocking/pass-catching big man who is simply on a team with too much talent ahead of him. He may have low-grade trade value prior to the start of the season.

Dan Connolly (G, Patriots) - The offensive line in New England has taken big steps forward in the past two seasons, and the 31-year old Connolly may simply be the odd-man-out come August. His $4M cap figure doesn't help either, and releasing him would clear $3 million.

2014 Reported Roster Bubble Players

Note: All cap savings assume that 2014 workout bonuses have been paid (likely the case).
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